re·pet·i·tive

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• re|pet´i|tive|ly — re|pet|i|tive «rih PEHT uh tihv», adjective. of or characterized by repetition: »The xt itself is loaded with clichés, grossly repetitive, and stylistically dull (Scientific American). –re|pet´i|tive|ly, adverb. –re|pet´i|tive|ness, noun …   Useful english dictionary

• re|pet|i|tive — «rih PEHT uh tihv», adjective. of or characterized by repetition: »The xt itself is loaded with clichés, grossly repetitive, and stylistically dull (Scientific American). –re|pet´i|tive|ly, adverb. –re|pet´i|tive|ness, noun …   Useful english dictionary

• com|pet´i|tive|ly — com|pet|i|tive «kuhm PEHT uh tihv», adjective. decided by competition; using competition: »Great athletes are noted for their highly competitive spirit. He took the competitive examination for the job of postal clerk. –com|pet´i|tive|ly, adverb …   Useful english dictionary

• com|pet|i|tive — «kuhm PEHT uh tihv», adjective. decided by competition; using competition: »Great athletes are noted for their highly competitive spirit. He took the competitive examination for the job of postal clerk. –com|pet´i|tive|ly, adverb …   Useful english dictionary

• re|pet´i|tive|ness — re|pet|i|tive «rih PEHT uh tihv», adjective. of or characterized by repetition: »The xt itself is loaded with clichés, grossly repetitive, and stylistically dull (Scientific American). –re|pet´i|tive|ly, adverb. –re|pet´i|tive|ness, noun …   Useful english dictionary

• un´com|pet´i|tive|ness — un|com|pet|i|tive «UHN kuhm PEHT uh tihv», adjective. 1. a) that does not or will not compete: »an uncompetitive member firm, uncompetitive prices. b) not in accord with competition: »the uncompetitive spirit and traditions of Christmas. 2. that… …   Useful english dictionary

• un´com|pet´i|tive|ly — un|com|pet|i|tive «UHN kuhm PEHT uh tihv», adjective. 1. a) that does not or will not compete: »an uncompetitive member firm, uncompetitive prices. b) not in accord with competition: »the uncompetitive spirit and traditions of Christmas. 2. that… …   Useful english dictionary

• un|com|pet|i|tive — «UHN kuhm PEHT uh tihv», adjective. 1. a) that does not or will not compete: »an uncompetitive member firm, uncompetitive prices. b) not in accord with competition: »the uncompetitive spirit and traditions of Christmas. 2. that discourages or… …   Useful english dictionary

• com|pet|i|tive|ness — «kuhm PEHT uh tihv nihs», noun. the action of competing; rivalry: »... one psychiatrist claims that competitiveness has been a factor in every neurosis she has treated (Ogburn and Nimkoff) …   Useful english dictionary

• re|pet|i|tive-mo|tion disorder — «rih PEHT uh TIHVMOH shuhn», an injury or condition resulting from frequently repeating the same movement …   Useful english dictionary

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